To reduce the risk of prolonged runtime upgrade times and minimize the impact of consensus issues, we need to investigate and potentially implement multi-block migrations. This approach allows a single migration to span multiple blocks, providing more flexibility and resilience during the upgrade process.
Acceptance Criteria
[ ] A comprehensive analysis report of the multi-block migration approach proposed in paritytech/polkadot-sdk#1781 is produced, detailing its compatibility with our current runtime and consensus mechanism.
[ ] The analysis report identifies any necessary modifications or adaptations required to implement multi-block migrations in our blockchain system.
[ ] A proof-of-concept implementation of multi-block migrations is developed and successfully tested in a controlled test environment.
[ ] The performance, security, and reliability of multi-block migrations are thoroughly evaluated through comprehensive testing, considering various network conditions and upgrade scenarios.
[ ] A detailed documentation is created, outlining the findings from the analysis and testing, including the benefits, drawbacks, and any potential risks associated with multi-block migrations.
[ ] If deemed feasible and beneficial, a clear implementation plan is developed, specifying the steps, timeline, and resources required to integrate multi-block migrations into our runtime upgrade process.
[ ] The implementation plan is reviewed and approved by the development team and relevant stakeholders.
[ ] The runtime upgrade documentation is updated to include information about multi-block migrations and their role in the upgrade process, if applicable.
Tasks
[ ] Review the multi-block migration approach proposed in paritytech/polkadot-sdk#1781 and understand its underlying concepts and mechanisms.
[ ] Analyze the compatibility of multi-block migrations with our current runtime and consensus mechanism, identifying any potential conflicts or limitations.
[ ] Assess the impact of multi-block migrations on our existing upgrade process, considering factors such as upgrade time, network stability, and validator coordination.
[ ] Identify any necessary modifications or adaptations required to implement multi-block migrations in our blockchain system, such as changes to the runtime, consensus logic, or storage structures.
[ ] Develop a proof-of-concept implementation of multi-block migrations in a controlled test environment, leveraging the insights gained from the analysis.
[ ] Design and execute comprehensive testing scenarios to evaluate the performance, security, and reliability of multi-block migrations, considering various network conditions and upgrade scenarios.
[ ] Document the findings from the analysis and testing, highlighting the benefits, drawbacks, and any potential risks associated with multi-block migrations.
[ ] If the investigation concludes that multi-block migrations are feasible and beneficial, create a detailed implementation plan outlining the steps, timeline, and resources required to integrate them into our runtime upgrade process.
[ ] Engage with the development team and stakeholders to gather feedback and refine the implementation plan based on their input and concerns.
[ ] Update the runtime upgrade documentation to include information about multi-block migrations and their role in the upgrade process, if applicable.
Additional Considerations
Consider the impact of multi-block migrations on the overall network performance and scalability, and assess any potential trade-offs.
Evaluate the security implications of multi-block migrations and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to mitigate any identified risks.
Engage with the community and seek feedback from other projects or experts who have experience with multi-block migrations in similar blockchain systems.
Consider the long-term maintainability and upgradability of the system when implementing multi-block migrations, ensuring that future upgrades and modifications can be accommodated smoothly.
Description
To reduce the risk of prolonged runtime upgrade times and minimize the impact of consensus issues, we need to investigate and potentially implement multi-block migrations. This approach allows a single migration to span multiple blocks, providing more flexibility and resilience during the upgrade process.
Acceptance Criteria
Tasks
Additional Considerations
Related Issues
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